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Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files <= 2.8.8.8 - Unauthenticated Protected File Access

CVE-2026-3835 · prevent-direct-access

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Vulnerability: Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files <= 2.8.8.8 - Unauthenticated Protected File Access
Affected software: prevent-direct-access(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 2.8.8.8
Authentication: Unauthenticated
Vulnerability type: Other
CVE: CVE-2026-3835
Published: 12 August 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: This advisory describes a other issue in the affected software. Review the source advisory and your installed version to assess exposure.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory c39d16f1-ce80-402c-8a36-f9070dc5f9c9). Methodology and redistribution notes

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